Category: Jesus’ Life
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Pharisees And Law Experts Ask Jesus For A Sign
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Jesus had already healed numerous sick and disabled, removed demons and raised people from the dead. So, why did some Scribes and Pharisees ask Jesus to show them another sign? Perhaps, it was to excuse their own failure to accept Jesus’ message and repent.…
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Jesus Warns Of Sin Against The Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) When Jesus heard some Pharisees suggest that He cast out demons, “By the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons,” He gave them a very stern warning saying, “People will be forgiven for every sin and blasphemy, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not…
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Experts In The Law Suggest Jesus Is Possessed
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) When a blind, mute and demon-possessed man was brought to Jesus, He healed his sight, restored his speech, and removed the demon. The crowd were amazed and said, “Could this one be the Son of David?” Some Experts in Jewish Law, who saw what…
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Jesus Is Unable To Eat Due To Large Crowd
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Most of us can usually eat in peace with family, friends or alone. However, if our time is in demand, the idea of a peaceful meal may sometimes have to go out the window! Even in Jesus’ early ministry, his time was at a premium.…
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Jesus’ Group Of Women Helpers
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Was it only men who followed Jesus? Sometimes the impression given in Gospel texts is that Jesus mingled only among the males. How surprising that would have been if true. It’s an easy impression to get since it was men who held societies leadership and…
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A Woman Anoints The Feet Of Jesus
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) How can forgiveness be measured? Perhaps, one way is to quantify the amount of love required in return to remove each of our sins! While Jesus was having dinner at the home of a Pharisee, a woman stood behind Him weeping. As her tears…
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Jesus Heals Multitudes By The Sea (1)
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) The news of Jesus’ preaching and his great healing powers spread far beyond the area that he travelled. People wanted to see him, hear him and, of course, those who were sick or disabled wanted to get well. Once, when Jesus heard about some Pharisees…
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Jesus Invites Us To Come To Him
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Are you truly happy? What makes you happy? Jesus extended this promise to each of us. He said, “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for…
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Jesus Thanks His Father In Heaven
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Have you recently returned from holiday or a short work break? When you returned, did you have a prepared mental list of the great holiday moments you wanted to share with your friends? Assuming the holiday went well, it’s likely you did! Jesus sent…
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Jesus Pronounces Woes On Galilean Cities
Jesus’ ministry took him to many villages, towns and cities, often accompanied by his disciples. He taught in the Temples and courts, urging people to repent and follow his Gospel message. He removed unclean spirits, healed the sick and even raised the dead back to life. Sadly, his work was not always successful. Although many…